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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 41.55 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 41.55 and 24.44 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 41.55 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/41.55 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 41.55 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 1,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015.27/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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